What does the cryptic crossword clue "Almost grand, wearing community robe (9)" mean?

The definition is "robe". The wordplay uses charade, container. NIGH (synonym of "Almost") + G (synonym of "grand,") + TOWN (synonym of "community") [container: "wearing"]; definition: "robe" The answer is NIGHTGOWN.

Almost grand, wearing community robe (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28988 | 30 Across | 2023-02-08 flower

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